Whistleblower Policy
This Whistleblower Policy creates a process for internal disclosure of misconduct and other matters that should be disclosed to maintain good commercial practice and legal and ethical behaviour within your company. It also protects those who disclose such conduct from reprisals from those affected by such disclosures, and outlines how disclosures will be handled.
Last updated February 27, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
Use this Whistleblower Policy if:
- You want to lay out your company's position in regards to commercial and corporate misconduct and the important of addressing it;
- You want employees to feel confident that they can report misconduct without fear of reprisals;
- You want to ensure that your company complies with the whistleblower protection provisions in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth); and
- You want to minimise the company's liability for the misconduct of its employees.
What does this Whistleblower Policy cover?
- The types of conduct that may be reported under this policy;
- How that conduct may be reported;
- How reports will be handled so that misconduct is investigated and whistleblowers are protected; and
- The consequences for bringing negative consequences upon those who report misconduct.
Further information:
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The Legal Risk Score of a Whistleblower Policy Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- There is a potential risk that disclosures made without sufficient evidence or based on incorrect information could expose the whistleblower to disciplinary actions, even if the intent was not malicious.
- The scope of what constitutes reportable conduct is broad, which might lead to confusion or misuse of the policy, potentially resulting in unwarranted allegations or investigations.
Users familiar with compliance documents might find this document useful but should be aware of the need for possibly further detailed procedural development to ensure consistent application and effectiveness.
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